This scheduling timeline for a large international meeting and exhibit was adapted from a project management template, with 18 months lead time. There are typically more than 250 tasks on the template...

It's not news that spa services now rival golf as a must-have activity for high-end meetings. The question is: Are popular treatments such as massages, facials, and pedicures negotiable? And if not, can you negotiate added value for the spa-goers...

Photography plays a key role in capturing the memories your attendees will have of all the fun and fellowship at your event. It also keeps the event alive well after the decorations come down and the choir goes home...

An argument can be made that the most important job of a religious meeting planner is negotiating contracts. To negotiate well, keep these strategies in mind...

From the lights of Las Vegas to the hustle and bustle of New York, downtown America is as popular as ever for association meetings. Downtown meetings can be expensive, but there are ways for budget-conscious planners to save money. Here are 20...

Dealing with the media can be intimidating. But if you understand journalists' objectives, the fear disappears and you can recognize media management as an opportunity to tell your organization's story. Use this checklist to boost your confidence...

The key to preparing for a potential crisis at a meeting is to develop strategies for fast, accurate communication, says Nancy L. Elder, CAE director, meetings and expositions, American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. Here are the...

Personnel costs can gobble up your meeting budget in a hurry. Here are suggestions for keeping those costs from limiting under control...

In response to the meeting industry's growing concerns over attrition caused by attendees who book outside the block, the Convention Industry Council launched Project Attrition in April 2003 to come up with recommendations and solutions. Last...